Recipe:
Serves 4 - 5.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
For the Marinade:
- 1 kg chicken fillet
- ¾ cup plain yogurt
- 1 tsp crushed garlic (available at CurryCheff.com)
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp ground red chillies or chili powder (adjust to your spice preference, available at CurryCheff.com)
- 2 tsp salt
For the Sauce:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 tsp crushed garlic (available at CurryCheff.com)
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
To Finish:
- Fresh cream (optional)
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions:
Step 1: Marinate the chicken fillet in yogurt, crushed garlic, turmeric, ground red chillies, and salt while you prepare the sauce.
Step 2: The Sauce: In a pan, cook the chopped onion and tomatoes over medium heat until soft. Add crushed garlic, garam masala, chili powder, turmeric, and tomato paste, and cook until fragrant.
Step 3: Blend the onion-tomato mixture until smooth, then set aside.
Step 4: In the same pan, heat the butter or ghee and add the marinated chicken. Cook until the chicken is ¾ done.
Step 5: Stir in the tomato-onion paste and continue cooking for another 10 minutes. If desired, add 1 cup of fresh cream for a richer flavor.
Step 6: Finish with fresh coriander on top.
Enjoy your creamy butter chicken with rice or CurryCheff's homemade roti!
CurryCheff Cheffie Tip: Marinate the chicken overnight or at least 1 hour for a tastier dish!